Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: the hospital's own report to Medicare
What West Penn Hospital pays nurses per hour
Average hourly wages in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, from the hospital's report to Medicare: the 66th highest registered nurse average of 125 Pennsylvania hospitals. It is Allegheny Health Network's, hiring on this site.
Hospitals in Pittsburgh
West Penn Hospital beside the other Pittsburgh hospitals in the survey, the highest registered nurse average first.
| Hospital | RN | LPN | Nursing aide | Hiring here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair HospitalPittsburgh, PA | $56.59 | $36.45 | $24.20 | St. Clair Hospital |
| Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, PA | $51.90 | $41.70 | $18.07 | Allegheny Health Network |
| West Penn HospitalPittsburgh, PA | $51.88 | $32.31 | $17.49 | Allegheny Health Network |
| UPMC MercyPittsburgh, PA | $42.70 | $28.83 | $19.62 | UPMC |
| UPMC St MargaretPittsburgh, PA | $41.26 | $24.85 | $18.61 | UPMC |
| Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health SystemPittsburgh, PA | $37.80 | $27.99 | $20.12 | UPMC |
| UPMC PassavantPittsburgh, PA | $37.70 | $23.89 | $19.97 | UPMC |
| UPMC Presbyterian ShadysidePittsburgh, PA | $37.13 | $23.67 | $18.45 | UPMC |
West Penn Hospital: common questions
How much does West Penn Hospital pay registered nurses per hour?
West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA reported an average of $51.88 per registered nurse hour to Medicare's occupational mix survey (in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits): the 66th highest of 125 Pennsylvania hospitals. Pennsylvania's hospitals together averaged $53.97 an hour, all US hospitals $60.42 an hour. An average over every RN hour, staff and travel nurses together, not a starting rate.
What does West Penn Hospital pay LPNs and nursing aides?
Licensed practical nurse hours averaged $32.31 an hour (Pennsylvania $31.16). Nursing aide hours averaged $17.49 an hour (Pennsylvania $22.20). Medical assistant hours averaged $20.98 an hour.
How does West Penn Hospital compare with other hospitals in Pittsburgh?
Registered nurse averages in Pittsburgh: St Clair Hospital $56.59, Allegheny General Hospital $51.90, West Penn Hospital $51.88, UPMC Mercy $42.70, UPMC St Margaret $41.26, Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Health System $37.80.
What is West Penn Hospital's Medicare star rating?
3 of 5 stars in Medicare's overall rating; 85% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well, and 77% would definitely recommend it. Medicare cut its pay in fiscal year 2026 under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (the quarter of hospitals scoring worst on patient harm). It is a non-profit hospital (every Pennsylvania hospital by rating).
Is West Penn Hospital hiring nurses?
It is Allegheny Health Network's, and Allegheny Health Network's open jobs are on this site, read from its own job board. Every registered nurse job in Pennsylvania.
Sources and method
The hospital's survey wages over its paid hours for each category, its own and contract staff together, before benefits; the state's over all its hospitals' hours. Medicare number 390090. Read 10 Nov 2026.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare wage index occupational mix survey (FY 2027 April public use file)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information (Care Compare)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital (Care Compare)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). What West Penn Hospital pays nurses per hour. Data as of 10 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/hospital-nurse-pay/pennsylvania/west-penn-hospital